- Salary:
- £34,241.41 FTE
- Role type:
- Term-Time Only, Full Time
- Hours:
- 41 hours / 42 weeks
- Contract type:
- Permanent
- Contract:
- Term-time only
- Location:
- Worcester
- Closing Date:
- 25/05/2025
- Job Details:
Specialist Education College Service Manager – National Star, Worcester
Lead with purpose. Support independence. Drive quality.
National Star is a specialist further education college committed to supporting young people with complex disabilities to achieve their potential. We provide highly individualised education, care, and therapy programmes that empower our students to develop greater independence and life skills.
We are currently seeking a Service Manager to oversee and lead our care/ education support team based at our Worcester campus. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic, person-centred learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
As Service Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the care / education support team to ensure the highest standards of personalised care and support for our students, whilst contributing to a positive and professional working environment for students and staff
- Collaborate with Curriculum and Therapy Managers to meet individual learner needs, promoting health, well-being and independence as part of each student’s learning journey
- Leading multi-disciplinary informal and formal reviews. conducting observations and offering clear and accurate feedback to all stakeholders, with effective report writing and recording and documenting of evidence against specific, individualised goals and targets
- Maintain compliance with regulations, policies and quality assurance processes, leading and participating in risk assessments, care planning, and audits of service provision
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an experienced and proactive leader who brings:
- Sound experience of line management of support staff in residential care or education setting working within budgetary guidelines
- Experience working with people with physical disabilities and complex needs
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and equality & diversity in practice
- A Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards one), or an equivalent management qualification
Why Join National Star?
National Star is recognised for its dedication to high-quality, person-centred care and education. You’ll be part of a supportive and professional team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and the wellbeing of both students and staff.
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about leading a team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of young people with disabilities, we’d like to hear from you.
How to apply
At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.
We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively please send your cv to recruitment@nationalstar.org or call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.
All future correspondence with you will be via email (application acknowledgement, invitation to interview etc). Please check your email regularly.
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